Feb 21, 2007 · WARNING: The K98k is one of the most commonly faked collector's rifles in the marketplace. Be very careful when you look to buy one of these on-line, or at gun shows. Get as much information as possible about the rifle and its provenance.

Jan 26, 2010 · Here are my two K98k of Mauser Oberndorf byf 44, 20185, all matching with the exception of the safety lever S/42, 1151k, with some mismatching parts (see post "Bolt correct for S/42")

Nazi Mauser K98 - byf 43 4/11/18 - This is a nice, honest example of an all matching Mauser K98 from 1943. This rifle is fully original with all matching parts, and comes with a correct sling, sight hood and cleaning rod.

The Karabiner 98 kurz (German: [kaʁaˈbiːnɐ ˌʔaxtʔʊntˈnɔʏntsɪç ˈkʊɐ̯ts]; ' carbine 98 short '), often abbreviated Karabiner 98k, Kar98k or K98k and also sometimes incorrectly referred to as a K98 (a K98 is a Polish carbine and copy of the Kar98a), is a bolt-action rifle chambered for the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge.

In 1941 “byf” was the wartime German code for Mauser Werke AG, Oberndorf a/N. Model: K98. Serial Number: 2916A. Year of Manufacture: 1941. Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm) Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine. Barrel Length: Approximately 23 3/4 Inches.

Dec 13, 2024 · The Mauser K98k BYF 43 is a rare and highly collectible rifle. Only a limited number of BYF rifles were produced during World War II, making it a highly sought-after collector’s item. In fact, the BYF prefix is considered one of the rarest and most valuable K98k serial number prefixes.

In excellent mint condition, we have a very clean, well-marked, all-matching, "byf43" coded, late 1943 production, Mauser Oberndorf-made K98k Service Rifle. This rifle is factory original in all respects and is completely matching.

Below are pictures of a Kriegsmodell K98, that was made by Mauser, Obendorf in 1945, and is marked "byf 45." Note also in the pictures below the differences between the standard K98, and the Kriegsmodell K98.

Feb 2, 2011 · 1944 was the peak year of production for the byf 98k's. The 44 byf is the most commonly found K98k in this country. The rifles with the 5 digit single letter serial # are the last ones made toward the end of the war.. They are sometimes called …

Oct 29, 2024 · I bought today a BCD / BNZ 4 coded K98k, fully matching numbers in factory new condition. The barrel is as it looks on the outside, factory new. Stock is also matching numbers on the inside.